Newbie here, just bought a 2001 S8 junker to save!
#62
AudiWorld Junior Member
Thread Starter
Dam, that sux... It's going to cost alot to save.
Regarding the condition of it. The carfax says that it was well maintained until 2011 when a 19 year old kid bought it at 133k miles. Then from there on in it was downhill. Then it sat unused outside from 2015-2017. 2015 may have been when the engine disintegrated.
Well still looking into options...
Regarding the condition of it. The carfax says that it was well maintained until 2011 when a 19 year old kid bought it at 133k miles. Then from there on in it was downhill. Then it sat unused outside from 2015-2017. 2015 may have been when the engine disintegrated.
Well still looking into options...
#63
Be aware, I don't think you can swap S8 cams into A8 heads. I remember reading a long time ago that the heads have extra machining to allow them to accept the higher lift S8 cams.
Sucks about the engine.
Sucks about the engine.
#64
AudiWorld Junior Member
Thread Starter
Well if anyone knows of a running S8 engine for sale, let me know....
#67
AudiWorld Junior Member
Thread Starter
UPDATE: I just found a running S8 engine for sale if anyone wants to buy it and put it in this car...
Also, Coincidentally, I was at a car show this weekend and saw a 2002 S8 at the gas station across the street getting gas. Wow, what an awesome car....
Also, Coincidentally, I was at a car show this weekend and saw a 2002 S8 at the gas station across the street getting gas. Wow, what an awesome car....
#69
AudiWorld Super User
Better yet, find any dealer or supplier on the planet that has or can get a new engine for a 2001 - 2003 S8 ... or even a new block ...
...we won't be holding our breath while you look.
Last edited by silverd2; 11-07-2017 at 06:17 AM.